girl's name
Eya
ay-YAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 1,992
France
#725
2025 births
Eya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2010, when 100 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 10,718 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1995.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Eya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 905 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 440 |
How Popular Is Eya?
In 2025, Eya was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #725 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Eya Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Eya Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Éya | Éya is a rare spelling of Eya, written with an acute accent and recorded about 55 times, mostly in France. | 55 |
| Èya | Èya is a rare spelling of Eya, written with a grave accent and recorded about 25 times, mostly in France. | 25 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Eya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Eya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Eya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Eya
- Pronunciation ay-YAH
Sibling Names for Eya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Eya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Eya
How popular is the name Eya?
In 2025, Eya was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #725 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Eya a girl's or a boy's name?
Eya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Eya?
Eya has 2 syllables.
When was Eya most popular?
Eya peaked in 2010, when 100 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Eya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Eya currently ranks #725 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.